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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Serving Spoon (Isixwembe)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Serving Spoon (Isixwembe)

Maker Zulu Artist
Date20th century
Made/manufacturedSouth Africa, Africa
MediumCarved wood
Dimensions14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Norma Canelas Roth and William D. Roth
Object number2010.95.5
Collections
DescriptionA large spoon carved from a single piece of wood. The handle forms a long arm ending with a hand extending onto the bowl. The top has fine decorative geometric patterns. Spoons like this were used for serving sour milk.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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